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Formulary and medical drug changes coming Jan. 1, 2027 for commercial group, individual and Medicare members
October 26, 2026

Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, several medical and formulary drug coverage changes will take effect for commercial group, individual and Medicare members

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Diabetes drug Rybelsus® discontinued, to be replaced by Ozempic® tablets
August 31, 2026

Rybelsus®, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, is being discontinued by the manufacturer and replaced with Ozempic® tablets.

Reminder: Medicare Bridge prior authorization requests aren’t processed through Priority Health
August 3, 2026

Reminder: Medicare Bridge prior authorization requests aren’t processed through Priority Health

We're encouraging select members to discuss biosimilars with their providers
August 3, 2026

We're encouraging select members to discuss biosimilars with their providers

New CMS program expands Medicare access to GLP-1 weight loss medications starting July 1
June 8, 2026

New CMS BRIDGE program expands Medicare access to GLP-1 weight loss medications starting July 1

Drug changes coming July 1 for commercial group and individual members
April 28, 2026

Drug changes coming July 1 for commercial group and individual members.

Upcoming medical and pharmacy drug changes
March 30, 2026

Upcoming medical and pharmacy drug changes

Reminder: Submit drug prior authorization electronically
February 13, 2026

Drug prior authorization can be submitted electronically

Upcoming medical and pharmacy drug changes
February 3, 2026

Upcoming medical and pharmacy drug changes

GLP-1 Weight-loss drug coverage changes coming for Medicaid members
December 15, 2025

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, coverage and criteria of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs Saxenda, Wegovy and Zepbound will become more restrictive for all Michigan Medicaid members.

Commercial drug coverage changes coming for Tysabri and Revlimid
December 15, 2025

Commercial drug coverage changes coming for Tysabri and Revlimid

Dalvance® to be removed from coverage in place of generic
December 1, 2025

Effective. Feb. 4, 2026, Dalvance® will be removed from medical drug coverage for commercial group and individual members and replaced with its generic, Dalbavancin.